w my wife. instead of prolonged silence & intermittent short answers, I should have been more direct w my feelings on a matter. it would have been kinder over the course of 24 hours to discuss sooner. I reverted to my youth baseball coach’s “if you can’t say something good, don’t say anything at all”. this made sure I didn’t say something regretful, however, I should have discussed sooner and not been distant. we did discuss and it was good.

that good can overcome that which is hurtful, hateful, destructive.

today matters. within each “today”, moving towards my personal, family, and societal goals goals each day matter

the practice of being grateful has enhanced my life immensely and in turn I feel my life has enhanced others, too. that makes me happy.

missing Kevin’s inspiration this morning. I just wanted to say that. may his back surgery go brilliantly and his recovery be swift

oh wow!!! by enjoying each day! by doing what’s uncomfortable/out of my comfort zone!! by being effective in my vocation!! by moving forward towards my goals while being present in each moment!!

it puts me in the proper mindset. acting on gratitude keeps me in the proper mindset. I see people in their best light. I see situations as “overcome able”.

that I can still speak face to face w my dad, that today has arrived, that my passion still burns, that despair doesn’t enter in, that the seemingly impossible always feels possible.

it spreads the energy!! it draws people to you!! it is like a light!! in a way, it also helps keep me accountable as I aspire to live the life of gratitude…not simply feel it.

it keeps me from being on autopilot. it brings me into consciousness and gratefulness. also, if my daily activities are part of a daily (but flexible) routine that moves me towards my purpose each day, I am showing reverence for these activities.

the act of giving connects me to “the larger self” (I pulled that from Jim Carrey’s commencement speech hahhh…it’s a brilliant speech on fear or love). I am blessed beyond measure to have found how I can serve the world each day.

part of the answer to this question is to not compare w others. another part is to keep understanding and actually believing there is no one like me. lastly, I need to simultaneously understand and believe that we are all truly connected. while each of us are unique, I must stay mindful that what I do affects everyone as a collective.

my attitude definitely governs my intention, my actions in any situation. without the combination of an attitude formed thru positivity, gratefulness, toughness, and love my actions aren’t nearly as helpful to others nor myself. one of my great basketball coaches had us use T S U as our mantra. Tough (resilient) , Smart (knowledgeable) , Unselfish (love). it served us well then and still today.

everything! specifically happiness.

This second I am struggling in growing thru a situation where a person that threatened harm years ago n is now back in picture. Looking forward to the strength I gain by growing thru this.

it really took a flip of a switch allowing me to view pain and hurt as ways to get stronger. I understood as an athlete the concept of pushing thru pain to get stronger…it really is a similar concept in terms of my mind and emotions. I am grateful for the opportunities to become stronger.

music, laughter, spoken word poetry, the quiet of the morning at 4 am, the voices of my kids/my wife, inspirational speeches/videos.

anxieties, fears, trepidation would be lessened. strength would come quicker and easier.

kevin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dear Kevin, we are all sending you and the medical folks are care and love. thank you for your strength and courage.